Category: Jobs

From a very early age we are forced in to thinking about what sort of job we would like to have. At the ages of 14 you are expected to choose your GCSE subjects and this can have an impact on choices you need to make later on such as A Levels, apprenticeships and College. If you have not got the right GCSE’s to do a certain A Level, you may find that you have to take that first before you can progress.

Once you have done your GCSE’s you may decide you want to go to university so will need to look at what A Levels are required for the course you are considering. If once you have completed you’re a Levels, you  are not accepted on to your chosen course you may need to rethink your career path.

It may be that you decide to leave school after your GCSE’s and go straight in to work. If you then have a number of jobs over a short space of time, you may find that further on down the line, when you come to apply for other jobs this may be questions and you may need to explain why you did not stick at the jobs you were in.

So yes, early career choices can have an effect on your later working life but that doesn’t mean that you cannot change your career path if you need to years down the line.

For many of us, starting a new job is a bit like your first day at school. No matter how well you have prepared for it, you cannot help but let the nerves start to take over. You may also feel excited about the prospects of the new job and what the future may bring.

If you are going to be working with other people then it is important to try and get along with them. This will not only make your job easier but also make your time at work more enjoyable. You need to make an effort when you first start and get to know your work colleagues. Try and spend a bit of time with each of your work colleagues over the first few weeks to find out a bit about them; what role they have within the business but also what they like to do out of work.

Many people feel that they do not want to attend social events outside of work hours but this can be important and you should make the effort to go to as many as possible.

You may worry about meeting up to expectations when you start a new job. Make sure that you give it you’re all but if you are struggling then speak up as soon as possible. Often it is better that you say something rather than them having to pull you up on it.

Education rules have changed over the past few years and now students are expected to stay on in education until they are 18 unless they have a job lined up to go in to or an apprenticeship. Many students say that they have no idea what they want to do when they leave education and this often doesn’t change until they have to start choosing GCSE subjects. Choosing which career path to take has to be decided based on your own personal preferences and circumstances and career that you wish to go in to. It is easy to think that if you go in to one type of career then you are stuck in it for life, but this is simply not the case. Many people change their career well in to the fifties and are able to transfer a lot of their skills over in to another job. Some jobs, such as doctors or vets for example, require a lot more years of studying, so you may wish to start this as soon as you finish school. When it comes the time to start job hunting for that first job it can be a little worrisome and you may not know exactly where to start. There should be careers advisors in the school who can help look at different job opportunities or higher education courses that may be suitable.

Many of us say that we only work to pay the bills, but it is a fact of life that the majority of people have no choice but to work, so it makes sense to try and make the most out of it. Working long hours or for little money can easily make you disheartened, but you should always have a goal you are working towards and keep that in mind.

If you are not happy in your job at present, then try and work out what it is exactly that you are not happy with. It may be that you feel unappreciated, or that you cannot cope with the job load that is being put on you. You may find that by having a quick conversation with your manager, you are able to rectify the situation and improve your job satisfaction.

Always try and further yourself at work by doing things that challenge you a bit and make your mind work hard and always ensure that you get enough down time away from work when you can just switch off and think about something else. If you are happier at work you will probably find you are happier in general.

If you are a manager or director or a company or if you work within the human resources department of a business then it is vital that you know and understand the employment laws. Employment laws can be complicated and can often change meaning that you need to stay on your toes and keep your ear to the ground. It is very easy to make a mistake but mistakes can be costly and you can very quickly find yourself dragged in to an employment tribunal.

There are some great blog and news sites that you can join as an employer to make sure that you are always keep up to date with the latest employment law developments.

If you have a new situation arise within the business such as an employee becomes pregnant or an employee is off on long term sickness, then it is advisable to spend some time researching their and your rights and how you need to handle situations. You can also ask advice from companies such as ACAS who offer advice to employees and employers on different situations. If you are finding yourself in a situation where you believe you may have already made a mistake then you need to get in touch with your solicitor to find out how’s best to rectify the situation.